Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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