Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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