Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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