Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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