Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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