Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key 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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