Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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