Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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