Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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