Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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