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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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