Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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