Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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