Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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