Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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