Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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