Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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