Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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