Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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