Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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