Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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