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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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