Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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