Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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