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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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