Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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