Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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