Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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