Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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