Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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