Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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