Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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