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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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