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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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