Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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