Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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