Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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