Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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