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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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