Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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