Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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