Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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