Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about 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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