Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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