Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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