Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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