Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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