Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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