Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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