Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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