Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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