Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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