Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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