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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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