Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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