Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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