Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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