Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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