Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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