Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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