Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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