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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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