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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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