Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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