Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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