Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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