Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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