Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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