Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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