Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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