Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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