Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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