Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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