Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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