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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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