Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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