Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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