Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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