Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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