Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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