Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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