Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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