Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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