Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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