Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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