Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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