Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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