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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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