Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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