Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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