Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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