Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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