Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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