Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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