Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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