Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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