Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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