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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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