Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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