Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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