Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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