Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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