Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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