Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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