Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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