Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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