Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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