Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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