Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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