Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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