Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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