Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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