Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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