Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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