Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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