Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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