Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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