Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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