Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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