Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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