Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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