Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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