Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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