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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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