Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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