Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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