Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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