Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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