Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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