Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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