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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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