Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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