Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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