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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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