Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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