Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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