Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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