Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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