Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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