Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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