Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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