Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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