Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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