Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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