Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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