Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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