Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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