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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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