Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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