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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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