Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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