Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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