Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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