Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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