Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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