Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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