Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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