Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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