Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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