Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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