Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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