Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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