Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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