Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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