Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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