Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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