Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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