Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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