Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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