Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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