Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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