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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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