Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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