Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly 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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