Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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