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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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