Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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