Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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