Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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