Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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