Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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