Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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