Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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