Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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