Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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