Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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