Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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