Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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