Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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