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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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