Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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