Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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