Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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