Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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