Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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