Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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