Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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