Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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