Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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