Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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