Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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