Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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