Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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