Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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