Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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