Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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