Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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