Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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