Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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