Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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