Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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