Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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