Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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