Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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