Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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