Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning enable people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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