Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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