Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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