Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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