Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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