Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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