Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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