Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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