Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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