Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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