Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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