Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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