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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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