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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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