Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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