Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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