Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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