Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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