Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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