Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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