Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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