Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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