Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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