Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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