Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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