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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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