Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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