Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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