Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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