Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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