Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the 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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