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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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