Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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