Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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