Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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