Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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