Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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