Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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