Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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