Find out more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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