Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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