Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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