Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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