Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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