Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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