Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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