Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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