Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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