Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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