Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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