Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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