Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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