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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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