Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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