Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key 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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