Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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