Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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