Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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