Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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