Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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