Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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