Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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