Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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