Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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