Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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