Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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