Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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