Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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