Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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