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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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