Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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