Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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