Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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