Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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