Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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