Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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