Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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