Learn more about the 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 (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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