Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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