Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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