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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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