Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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