Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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