Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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