Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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