Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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