Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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