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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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