Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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