Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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