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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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