Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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