Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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