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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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