Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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