Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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