Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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