Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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