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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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