Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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