Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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