Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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