Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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