Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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