Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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