Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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