Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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