Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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