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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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