Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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