Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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