Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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