Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key 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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