Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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