Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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