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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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