Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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