Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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