Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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