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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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