Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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