Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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