Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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