Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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