Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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