Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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