Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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