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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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