Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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