Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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