Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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