Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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