Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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