Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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