Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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