Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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