Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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