Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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