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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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