Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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