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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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