Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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