Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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