Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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