Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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