Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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