Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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