Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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