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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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