Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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