Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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