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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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