Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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