Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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