Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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