Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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