Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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