Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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