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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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