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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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