Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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