Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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