Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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