Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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