Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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