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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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