Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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