Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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