Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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