Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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