Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major 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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