Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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