Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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