Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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