Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes 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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