Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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