Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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