Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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