Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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