Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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