Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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