Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes 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 MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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