Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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