Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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