Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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