Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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