Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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