Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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