Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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