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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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