Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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