Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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