Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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