Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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