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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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