Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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