Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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