Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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