Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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