Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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