Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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