Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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