Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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