Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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