Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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