Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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