Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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