Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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