Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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