Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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