Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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