Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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