Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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