Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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