Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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