Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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