Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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