Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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