Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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