Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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