Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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