Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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