Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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