Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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