Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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