Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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