Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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