Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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