Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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