Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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