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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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