Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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