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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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