Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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