Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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