Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines 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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