Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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