Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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