Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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