Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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