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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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