Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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