Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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