Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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