Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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