Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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