Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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