Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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