Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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