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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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