Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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