Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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