Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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