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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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