Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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