Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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