Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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