Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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