Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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