Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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