Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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