Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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