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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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