Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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