Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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