Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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