Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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