Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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