Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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