Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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