Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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