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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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