Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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