Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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