Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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