Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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