Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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