Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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