Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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