Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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