Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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