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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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