Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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