Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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