Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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