Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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