Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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