Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines 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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