Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning enable learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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