Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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