Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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