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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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