Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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