Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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