Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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