Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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