Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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